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YGRLX · 11 May 2021, 04:49 AM

Let’s see the jewellery box that you got along with it for your wife

Stoffel · 11 May 2021, 05:36 AM

There seems to be a lot of negativity, presumably from people who feel a bit silly for spending 1000’s on a load of crap they didn’t want at their AD to get on “the list”?!

Merlin69 · 11 May 2021, 05:45 AM

Congrats, wow! Awesome collection! Wear it in good health!

VogelPhoenix · 11 May 2021, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Not possible where I live - simply too many NBA/NFL/NHL players, celebrities, ultra-rich willing to spend over $500K/year on watches and jewelry to get any of those watches.

How do you know OP doesn't play in the NBA

101031-28 · 11 May 2021, 05:50 AM

Good for you, OP!

I just don't think that currently, for the vast majority, it is feasible to obtain the hot pieces at MSRP without prior, high spending, history.

Tumppi$ · 11 May 2021, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B318

I got the call today for the BLRO which took the longest to receive. My AD has been an absolutely pleasure to work with. The 116508 took 90 days once the order was placed, yes order placed. It’s all about how they work with you.
Everything pictured took 12 months to assemble.

Can I ask, which one of those is your very first one? Some Two-tone model or full gold? Or maybe Date-Just perhaps?

B318 · 11 May 2021, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumppi$

Can I ask, which one of those is your very first one? Some Two-tone model or full gold? Or maybe Date-Just perhaps?

Sub LN

casadecamporolex · 11 May 2021, 06:02 AM

It’s a great feat among this group to snag one of those grail watches.
All in 12 months is like winning the lotto.
If this ADs other clients knew one guy was getting all these in one year, how do you think they’d feel? Especially if that individual was buying expensive jewelry figuring he was next.

jakemiller69 · 11 May 2021, 06:03 AM

A colleague of mine has spent $200k in less than 12 months, not just on watches at his AD and still has not been able to get a Panda, Green dial daytona or Rootbeer.

That AD values you a lot.

flyboyyy · 11 May 2021, 06:04 AM

I think some of the negativity comes from the fact that you absolutely cannot argue that collection simply looks like "tick the boxes" list from the past year's worth of survey's or IG posts on the most popular references. Folks are likely betting the next additions will be a PP and/or AP. That in itself however doesn't necessarily make it bad. There are obviously more than a few folks out there with the financial resources and ability to do this, and it's in no small part what is fueling the current demand for certain references.

I'm guessing some of the other views simply come from folks who are unable to get a single piece that they've been wanting and waiting for (or buying jewelry in hopes of getting), yet the OP managed to get many of them in a short timeframe. That's just good old fashioned jealousy (myself included)!

We all have different relationships with our AD's, all of us have differing financial resources, differing tastes in watches, and have differing reasons for procuring what we do. I'm not and likely won't be in a position to assemble such a collection (unless it's a couple rows of Casios) and though I'm envious, I'm happy for the OP.

I say, whether it's a "stuff the box as fast as you can" collection or not, good on the OP and congratulations. It's a beautiful bunch of watches no matter how/when/why/where he/she/they got them.

B318 · 11 May 2021, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin69

Congrats, wow! Awesome collection! Wear it in good health!

Thank you!

kinggiamma · 11 May 2021, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B318

I got the call today for the BLRO which took the longest to receive. My AD has been an absolutely pleasure to work with. The 116508 took 90 days once the order was placed, yes order placed. It’s all about how they work with you.
Everything pictured took 12 months to assemble.

I have to say only two things: congratulations for the perfect collection and congratulations for being able in 12 months to have the financial capability to make this happens. Wear in good health

Tumppi$ · 11 May 2021, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by B318

Sub LN

Ok. Thanks. Enjoy your nice watches

SubMillennial · 11 May 2021, 06:21 AM

My AD probably gets a max of 1, maybe 2 Pepsis a year. A great collection OP, but I figure you must be in an NYC/SF/LA sized market yes?

HogwldFLTR · 11 May 2021, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B318

I got the call today for the BLRO which took the longest to receive. My AD has been an absolutely pleasure to work with. The 116508 took 90 days once the order was placed, yes order placed. It’s all about how they work with you.
Everything pictured took 12 months to assemble.

Nice collection!! Congratulations!!!

judson · 11 May 2021, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by B318

Yeah, it was.

This is true. There were limited number sent to ADs before the Corona lock downs began. Only VIPs got access to them.

goodolejr · 11 May 2021, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakemiller69

A colleague of mine has spent $200k in less than 12 months, not just on watches at his AD and still has not been able to get a Panda, Green dial daytona or Rootbeer.

That AD values you a lot.

Ouch.

116500 white - Sort of understand, but still surprising not being able to get one with that history.

116508 green - Still makes sense given the demand for it.

12671x - The fact that he hasn't gotten this (regardless of configuration) with $200K spend in less than a year is bananas.

clickingdru · 11 May 2021, 06:50 AM

Your collection is awesome!

B318 · 11 May 2021, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by goodolejr

Ouch.

116500 white - Sort of understand, but still surprising not being able to get one with that history.

116508 green - Still makes sense given the demand for it.

12671x - The fact that he hasn't gotten this (regardless of configuration) with $200K spend in less than a year is bananas.

Agreed

AEV · 11 May 2021, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B318

I got the call today for the BLRO which took the longest to receive. My AD has been an absolutely pleasure to work with. The 116508 took 90 days once the order was placed, yes order placed. It’s all about how they work with you.
Everything pictured took 12 months to assemble.

Great collection and choices. That's really an AD to treasure.
Congrats!

Which one is your favorite to wear?
And out of curiosity, if you don't mind me asking, when in the process of collecting did you ask for the SS Daytona and how long did it take?

B318 · 11 May 2021, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AEV

Great collection and choices. That's really an AD to treasure.
Congrats!

Which one is your favorite to wear?
And out of curiosity, if you don't mind me asking, when in the process of collecting did you ask for the SS Daytona and how long did it take?

Pardon my first purchase I laid out exactly what I wanted. I told him in no particular order just whenever they were available.
Aware of the Daytonas is the most.

timegradient · 11 May 2021, 07:15 AM

I love your collection.

B318 · 11 May 2021, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AEV

Great collection and choices. That's really an AD to treasure.
Congrats!

Which one is your favorite to wear?
And out of curiosity, if you don't mind me asking, when in the process of collecting did you ask for the SS Daytona and how long did it take?

With my first purchase I laid out exactly what I wanted. I told him in no particular order just whenever they were available.
I wear the Daytonas the most.

PaulFL · 11 May 2021, 07:21 AM

Congratulations on a great collection!

Whether it's jealousy or something else, there are some nasty people in this thread lol.

Brich436 · 11 May 2021, 07:23 AM

You had the cash and the desire to acquire them. Good for you.... it’s one hell of a collection.

The green dial Daytona..... Urgh! Phenomenal!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

AEV · 11 May 2021, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B318

With my first purchase I laid out exactly what I wanted. I told him in no particular order just whenever they were available.
I wear the Daytonas the most.

Thanks for the quick reply.
I don't have a Daytona and it's the one I want to add next.

Dr H A · 11 May 2021, 07:34 AM

That’s great
Enjoy in great health

RJRJRJ · 11 May 2021, 07:41 AM

I think clear answers to these questions will silence all of the haters or doubters, or at least clarify the situation (since a lot of your answers seem purposely vague):

1. Besides Rolex, what else have you purchased from this AD?

2. Length of relationship with this AD?

3. Total lifetime spend with this AD, not counting Rolex.

4. What size market are you in?

drrd · 11 May 2021, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by imsayingthough

incredible

Greg Lemond would have a little smile at that comment ;)

"Unbelievable. It’s really unbelievable."

Breizh · 11 May 2021, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

That said, i was not aware Rolex re-released the GMT LN. Wasn't that model discontinued back in 2018? Are you sure its not just BNIB?

The GMT LN was discontinued in 2018 but they still dwindled to ADs all the way through 2020. The last ones actually have the new warranty card without the name on it.

11 May 2021, 05:45 AM	#63
Merlin69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Europe Watch: GMT II Posts: 393	Congrats, wow! Awesome collection! Wear it in good health! __________________ ♛ GMT Master II 116710LN, ♛ GMT Master II 126710BLRO, ♛ Submariner 116610LV, ♛ Explorer II 216570 Black, ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 126660 Ω Speedmaster Professional 1861 (Hesalite), Ω Speedmaster 321 "Ed White", Ω Speedmaster "Snoopy 50th Anniversary", IWC Fliegerchronograph, Cartier Tank Americaine Medium, Cartier Tank Must (Blue)

11 May 2021, 05:50 AM	#65
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	Good for you, OP! I just don't think that currently, for the vast majority, it is feasible to obtain the hot pieces at MSRP without prior, high spending, history. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

11 May 2021, 07:23 AM	#85
Brich436 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Watch: 124270 Posts: 821	You had the cash and the desire to acquire them. Good for you.... it’s one hell of a collection. The green dial Daytona..... Urgh! Phenomenal! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 16234 "Y" SS Datejust 16570 "Z" Explorer 2 116610LN "R#" Submariner 124270 "R#" Explorer 1 79030B Black Bay 58

11 May 2021, 04:49 AM	#61
YGRLX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N/A Posts: 544	Let’s see the jewellery box that you got along with it for your wife

11 May 2021, 05:36 AM	#62
Stoffel Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: UK Posts: 143	There seems to be a lot of negativity, presumably from people who feel a bit silly for spending 1000’s on a load of crap they didn’t want at their AD to get on “the list”?!

11 May 2021, 06:02 AM	#68
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC DR/Ithaca Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,241	It’s a great feat among this group to snag one of those grail watches. All in 12 months is like winning the lotto. If this ADs other clients knew one guy was getting all these in one year, how do you think they’d feel? Especially if that individual was buying expensive jewelry figuring he was next.

11 May 2021, 06:03 AM	#69
jakemiller69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Real Name: Michael Location: Breezylanta Posts: 369	A colleague of mine has spent $200k in less than 12 months, not just on watches at his AD and still has not been able to get a Panda, Green dial daytona or Rootbeer. That AD values you a lot.

11 May 2021, 06:04 AM	#70
flyboyyy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MN Posts: 293	I think some of the negativity comes from the fact that you absolutely cannot argue that collection simply looks like "tick the boxes" list from the past year's worth of survey's or IG posts on the most popular references. Folks are likely betting the next additions will be a PP and/or AP. That in itself however doesn't necessarily make it bad. There are obviously more than a few folks out there with the financial resources and ability to do this, and it's in no small part what is fueling the current demand for certain references. I'm guessing some of the other views simply come from folks who are unable to get a single piece that they've been wanting and waiting for (or buying jewelry in hopes of getting), yet the OP managed to get many of them in a short timeframe. That's just good old fashioned jealousy (myself included)! We all have different relationships with our AD's, all of us have differing financial resources, differing tastes in watches, and have differing reasons for procuring what we do. I'm not and likely won't be in a position to assemble such a collection (unless it's a couple rows of Casios) and though I'm envious, I'm happy for the OP. I say, whether it's a "stuff the box as fast as you can" collection or not, good on the OP and congratulations. It's a beautiful bunch of watches no matter how/when/why/where he/she/they got them.

11 May 2021, 06:21 AM	#74
SubMillennial "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: USA Watch: Sub 41 Date Posts: 186	My AD probably gets a max of 1, maybe 2 Pepsis a year. A great collection OP, but I figure you must be in an NYC/SF/LA sized market yes?

11 May 2021, 06:50 AM	#78
clickingdru Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 169	Your collection is awesome!

11 May 2021, 07:15 AM	#82
timegradient Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Posts: 119	I love your collection.

11 May 2021, 07:21 AM	#84
PaulFL "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: home Posts: 33	Congratulations on a great collection! Whether it's jealousy or something else, there are some nasty people in this thread lol.

11 May 2021, 07:34 AM	#87
Dr H A "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 483	That’s great Enjoy in great health

11 May 2021, 07:41 AM	#88
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	I think clear answers to these questions will silence all of the haters or doubters, or at least clarify the situation (since a lot of your answers seem purposely vague): 1. Besides Rolex, what else have you purchased from this AD? 2. Length of relationship with this AD? 3. Total lifetime spend with this AD, not counting Rolex. 4. What size market are you in?

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